As James brought out his phone to check the incoming messages, it was a message from Benita with Anthony's house address.Mrs. Beatrice was looking so impatient, so she asked James, "Is that Anthony's address?""Yes, ma," replied James, and he passed his phone. across to Anthony's mom."Please send the house address to me. It's almost getting late. I think I know the new estate written in the message," Mrs. Beatrice said, and Lerisa also looked worriedly as she was still standing outside with James and Anthony's mother, despite the fact that her mother had summoned her to enter the house and not pay any heed to Anthony's mother."Thank you, James. I have to start going there now, as Anthony's phone isn't reachable. I am afraid of what I will meet there. I can only hope that Anthony is truly fine," Mrs. Beatrice said after James forwarded the text message to her phone.James, on the other hand, was previously going out to see Benita. But after hearing what Anthony's mother had said reg
Lerisa couldn't believe her ears when the security man informed them that Anthony didn't want to see his mother and also stated that he would be at home until next week."What's wrong with Anthony? Why does he not want to see me? Did I do anything wrong to him?" Mrs. Beatrice cried while sitting in her car's driver's seat, and Lerisa felt so terrible for her.James, on the other hand, was silent, not knowing what to say to the estate security men again as they refused to allow them to go inside and see Anthony. Even if they were allowing other people who lived on the estate to drive inside,."Calm down, Ma. I believe Anthony is fine and maybe only going through a hard time; he didn't want you to see him in his broken state. Just give him some time, ma. I am sure he will come home." James spoke to Anthony's mother, wanting to ease the older woman's heart."No, James. What went wrong with Anthony? He is my only son. What will become of me? How will I be able to have another child at thi
Lerisa looked at Anthony and his mother. She wanted to refuse to enter their house as her lips parted to speak and tremble, but she couldn't find the right word to refuse. She couldn't share the same space with Anthony, as she was still in love with him.Seeing Anthony walked back to pull the gate open for his mother to drive inside as he ordered his security man to open the gate. Lerisa didn't want to prove too stubborn, so she walked up to meet them and then walked into the compound too, marveling at the exquisite mansion in front of her.Lerisa's phone buzzed, and she immediately answered the phone call, seeing that Remy was the one phoning her after she watched Anthony's mother park her car."Hello, babe," Leirsa said to Remy as soon as she answered his phone call. "Hello, Lerisa, where are you?" Remy Inquired.Lerisa didn't want to reveal to Remy that she was not at home, so she told him. "I am at home. I will call you later, as my phone battery is low."Remy didn't suspect anyth
Lerisa sat down next to Anthony on the dining table, and the maid served them dinner.Anthony's eyes were still glued to Lerisa's face as he saw her frowning. Well, she was going to marry his cousin, so he shouldn't be entertaining the thought of snatching Lerisa from Remy.Anthony finally asked Lerisa, "Do you like the meal, or do you want me to order something for you?"Lerisa didn't look up at Anthony's face. She stared at her plate, which contained a plate of jollof rice, and fired turkey laps for dinner. She eventually replied to him, "It's okay. I can manage it."Mrs. Beatrice smiled understandably at Lerisa, not interfering; she soon blessed their meal, and they started eating.After dinner ended, Anthony's mother called his father, and Anthony spoke to his father for a while.Lerisa knew that she had switched off her phone for her parents to phone her. She couldn't face them, so she waited for Anthony to show her to the guest room to rest.Anthony's mother was exhausted, admir
"How could you lie to me, Anthony? I have been in love with you all these years, and you lie to me that I am just like a sister to you." Lerisa was in tears, and Anthony's heart broke.He turned Lerisa to face him, but she pushed his hands off, just as his hands touched her arms."Stay away from me! You cheated on me; you pretended not to be in love with me. Breaking my heart further with all your lies, and yet you know the truth that we are destined to be together. Why are you denying that, Anthony? Do you feel scared that you would hurt me in the long run, and you feel another man deserving should have me?" Lerisa was in tears as she moved away from Anthony. Anthony stood speechless, as he loved Lerisa, but he couldn't admit it to her. He had also felt she saw him like an older brother, and it was recently when she confessed her feelings to him—that she had been in love with him and couldn't bear to see him anymore with other women—that he knew he had wronged her dearly."I am sorr
Anthony rose gracefully from the cool, smooth tiles. He sensed that there was something more than just the two of them, Lerisa and him. .Despite his reluctance to express his emotions for Leirsa, Remy had made the decision to commit to Lerisa. Now, he was preparing to end their relationship. The media would become aware, potentially leading to a strain in their family dynamic.Lerisa wept, and Anthony embraced her tightly, gently stroking her."I'm sorry," he kept apologizing, and Leirsa knew that if she had to choose between Anthony and Remy, she would choose Anthony."I'm at a loss for words when it comes to Remy. I don't want to witness the two of you arguing because of me," Lerisa murmured, gently pulling away from the warmth of Anthony's embrace.Anthony couldn't resist the overwhelming desire and gently kissed Lerisa on the neck. He had always been reserved, but now that he had expressed his emotions to Lerisa. Anthony gently undressed her, and she made no attempt to resist. She
"Please, Lerisa I apologize." Anthony attempted to make amends with Lerisa following his mother's departure from his bedroom. His mother's expression filled with discontent.Lerisa couldn't hold back her tears as she reflected on her actions with Anthony."How am I going to convey this to Remy now?" Lerisa exclaimed with tears, remaining seated on Anthony's bed, "Remy loves me too!""You need to be honest with Remy and let him know that you can't go through with the marriage," Anthony responded, longing to feel the touch of Lerisa's arms once more. However, Lerisa firmly pushed his hands away, leaving him unsatisfied with their previous night's encounter."No! It's simple for you to say, but I'm unable to do it. I find it difficult to confront Remy. I must depart for my family's abode presently." Lerisa gracefully descended from the bed, and Anthony couldn't help but admire her exquisite form.Anthony emerged from the bed, completely undressed, revealing himself in that vulnerable sta
Mrs. Antonia frowned and accompanied James to Lerisa's room. Lerisa had cried herself to sleep on her bed. She was hungry and weak, but she didn't want to meet with anyone. She had also switched off her phone."Lerisa!" With a gentle knock on her daughter's room door, Mrs. Antonia called Lerisa."Lerisa, are you in there?" Mrs. Antonia asked again, and Lerisa, feeling hungry, woke up.Lerisa pulled the door of her room open. Her mother and James gasped as they spotted her."Since when did you return?" Mrs. Antonia was the first to ask Lerisa, who looked sad, as did James."Not too long again. Maybe after you and dad left to church," with a sad tone, Lerisa replied."What happened? Why do you sound sad?" Mrs. Antonia inquired. Lerisa shook her head and said, "Nothing, Mom. I am hungry."As Lerisa walked out of the corridor, Mrs. Antonia saw the red marks all over Lerisa's neck. She inquired, "Wait, Lerisa. What happened to you? Who beat you?"Mrs. Antonia rushed to examine her daughter